Rosehip oil, shea butter, lemon juice: 10 natural remedies for stretch marks
Let's say right away that it is practically impossible for stretch marks, once they appear, to disappear, unless you undergo surgery.
However, there are remedies and treatments that can significantly improve their appearance and make them less noticeable, as well as prevent them.
We want to offer you 10 all natural ones.
- · 1. Rosehip oil
- · 2. Sweet almond oil
- · 3. Lemon juice
- · 4. Coconut oil
- · 5. Shea Butter
- · 6. Aloe vera gel
- · 7. Marigold oil
- · 8. White sugar
- · 9. Linseed oil
- · 10. Horse tail
1. Rosehip oil
Also useful for improving the appearance of scars, rosehip oil can be applied in drops directly on stretch marks, or added to normal body moisturizer.
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Another excellent elasticizing oil rich in vitamin E that helps the skin to remain young and soft. It can also be used for relaxing and pregnant massages.
3. Lemon juice
Lemon juice can be applied neat to stretch marks and scars. It is believed that its vitamin C content can help the skin in the production of collagen and consequently improve its appearance, even if there are stretch marks.
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4. Coconut oil
Coconut oil, thanks to its emollient properties, can be used as a massage oil both for the prevention and for the treatment of stretch marks. It comes in a liquid state in summer and in a solid / creamy state in winter. Just let it rest. the oil container for a few minutes in a bowl with hot water, so that it returns to the liquid state and is easy to massage.
5. Shea Butter
Able to soften and improve the appearance of the skin, it can be applied every day after a bath or shower on critical points after having softened it in small quantities between the fingers.
© Google Images6. Aloe vera gel
Aloe vera, in addition to being used in case of sunburn, is also effective in treating stretch marks, thanks to its high levels of vitamins C and E. Just apply a little gel on the affected areas every morning, making sure that it has been well absorbed by the skin.
7. Marigold oil
You can prepare it yourself by letting 50 grams of petals of this flower with excellent emollient qualities rest in a jar, kept in the dark for 3 weeks, in 250 milliliters of extra virgin olive oil. After 21 days, filter everything and place it in a dark glass bottle, to be kept away from heat and light. Then apply it daily on the affected areas.
8. White sugar
You can use it as an exfoliant for the skin. Mix a tablespoon of white sugar with a little almond oil and a few drops of lemon juice and mix until you get a spreadable mixture to apply on stretch marks. Gently rub the mixture on the skin for about 10 minutes every day before taking a shower, repeating this operation for at least a month, in order to alleviate the blemish.
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Another oil considered effective in fighting stretch marks, due to its content of omega-3 fatty acids and its ability to help the skin in the production of collagen, is flaxseed oil, to be kept in the refrigerator so that it does not You can use it as a food supplement or, if you prefer, as a massage oil on critical areas.
10. Horse tail
Silicon is a natural regenerator present among the components of the horsetail, a medicinal plant that is particularly effective in the case of stretch marks. To use it, take a liter of alcohol at 40 ° and macerate at least 100 grams of horsetail for a month. Then add 8 to 10 drops of lemon juice and dilute with half a liter of water. With this preparation you can massage the affected area twice a day, making circular movements.
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